Cheap coach tickets from New York to Bethlehem

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Coach from New York to Bethlehem: Journey Information

There are 17 intercity coaches per day from New York to Bethlehem. Travelling by coach from New York to Bethlehem usually takes around 2 hours and 1 minute, but the fastest OurBus coach can make the trip in 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Distance
72 mi (115 km)
Shortest duration
1h 30m
Cheapest price
£14.97
Trips per day
17
Most frequent service
Trans-Bridge Lines
Coach lines
4

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Coach Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for coaches from New York to Bethlehem (Based on 41 ratings and reviews)

4.8

5.0

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10 May 2026 - Visiting friends

OurBus
Pros: Staff was wonderful

5.0

Manuel

7 December 2024 - Visiting family

OurBus
Pros: Good Service

4.0

Ellis A

28 October 2024 - Business

OurBus
Pros: Bus on time, clean, not crowded, water provided. 4 stars due to gruesome upholstery. Cons: Gruesome upholstery.

5.0

Jessica

20 October 2024 - Holiday

OurBus
Pros: How helpful the driver was and therr was access to a bathroom on the bus. There were also outlets to plug in things, like phone chargers. Cons: Updated interior.

5.0

Shimoya

5 August 2024 - Visiting friends

OurBus
Cons: The bus fare could be a little less. Tips: They’re very professional.

How much is a coach ticket from New York to Bethlehem?

Coach tickets for a trip from New York to Bethlehem cost about £19 when you book at the cheapest time, 2 days ahead. Opting to take a coach is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.

Average coach ticket prices from New York to Bethlehem by travel date

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If you're planning to travel by coach from New York to Bethlehem in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £17 to £28. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 6 December 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Bethlehem this week, coach tickets are available starting at £19.

Average coach ticket prices from New York to Bethlehem by month

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Taking the coach from New York to Bethlehem is usually cheapest in October, when the average ticket price is only £20. If you're planning to take the coach from New York to Bethlehem during January, keep in mind that coach ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of £28. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.

Prices as travel date approaches

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Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. Booking in advance, even by a couple of days, is the best way to find cheaper coach tickets.

What coach companies travel from New York to Bethlehem?

There are 4 coach lines from New York to Bethlehem available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 13 daily trips, Trans-Bridge Lines usually has the most coaches running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Fullington Trailways12h 50m£20.22
Fullington Trailways12h 50m£20.21
OurBus41h 42m£18.30
Trans-Bridge Lines132h 11m£24.58
  • Book Fullington Trailways from New York to Bethlehem from £20.21. Typically there is one Fullington Trailways service per day from New York to Bethlehem and you can expect on average to pay £20.22 for a Fullington Trailways ticket to Bethlehem. In New York, Fullington Trailways departs to Bethlehem from Port Authority - 301 W 41st St. In Bethlehem, Fullington Trailways arrives at Guetter St & Broad St.

    An average trip on Fullington Trailways from New York to Bethlehem takes 2 hours and 50 minutes.

    At weekends, Fullington Trailways offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay £20.21 for a single ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Bethlehem.

  • Originally founded in 1908, Fullington Trailways is one of the oldest transport companies in the United States. Today, it's one of the leading intercity coach carriers within the Trailways network and provides cheap, reliable coach service to several metropolitan destinations, including New York City and Philadelphia. All coaches are equipped with clean toilets, and Fullington Trailways earned a 2022 Wanderu Passengers' Choice Award for their helpful crew.

  • OurBus is an intercity coach company based in New York City. OurBus provides cheap coach tickets to some of the most popular cities in the United States. All OurBus coaches come equipped with a generous roster of amenities, including extra legroom, freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and complimentary bottled water. With cheap coach tickets starting from £14.97, OurBus is one of the best ways to travel by coach from New York to Bethlehem if you are looking for comfort at a good price.

  • Book Trans-Bridge Lines from New York to Bethlehem from £22.20. There are 13 trips per day offered by Trans-Bridge Lines from New York to Bethlehem and you can expect on average to pay £24.58 for a Trans-Bridge Lines ticket to Bethlehem. In New York, Trans-Bridge Lines departs to Bethlehem from Manhattan - Port Authority Bus Station. In Bethlehem, Trans-Bridge Lines arrives at Guetter St & Broad St and 2 other stations.

    An average trip on Trans-Bridge Lines from New York to Bethlehem takes 2 hours and 11 minutes, while the fastest available Trans-Bridge Lines trip will get you to Bethlehem in 1 hour and 35 minutes.

    At weekends, Trans-Bridge Lines offers 11 trips per day. A single ticket costs £22.20 for a weekend trip to Bethlehem.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from New York to Bethlehem

There are 17 scheduled coaches that travel from New York to Bethlehem every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from New York to Bethlehem without transferring.

Trips per day

17

Direct trips

17

The coach takes an average of 2 hours and 1 minute to cover the 72 miles from New York to Bethlehem. However, the fastest coach only takes 1 hour and 30 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a film. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Distance (mi)

72

Distance (km)

115

The first coach leaves at 7:15 and the last coach leaves at 21:30. To see the times for all coaches from New York to Bethlehem, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest coach

7:15am

Latest coach

9:30pm

Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from New York to Bethlehem for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.

Most crowded

Friday

Least crowded

Tuesday

City Information

New York

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New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world for a reason – it offers numerous opportunities for a great time to visitors of all ages and interests. For the culturally inclined travellers, the city boasts a unique collection of world-famous museums, as well as the chance to see the best plays and musicals that Broadway has to offer, or check out the latest production at the Metropolitan Opera. If sightseeing is your cardio, NYC is the place to be – just by walking around town, you can visit such iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square. Or hop on a ferry to Liberty Island to meet the Statue of Liberty up-close and personal.

NYC’s five boroughs feature more than 1,700 parks, including the gorgeous Central Park, making it one of the best cities for outdoor activities in the country. As for the nightlife, there’s no argument that New York City is the biggest party hub in the U.S.

With three major coach and train stations in Manhattan alone – Port Authority, Grand Central & Penn Station – and three nearby airports, NYC is one of the predominant travel hubs in the world. If you are ever looking to get out of town, NYC is centrally connected throughout the state and region, you can easily hop on a train to Albany to go explore upstate New York.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in New York?

Main departure station: Manhattan - Port Authority Bus Station

Coaches to Bethlehem leave from 3 stations in New York.

All coach stations in New York:

  • Manhattan - Port Authority Bus Station
  • 11th Ave (btw. 35th & 36th St.)
  • Port Authority - 301 W 41st St

Where does the coach arrive in Bethlehem?

Main arrival station: 1140 Hellertown Rd

Coaches to Hellertown pick up and drop off passengers at the Hellertown Park & Ride behind the Turkey Hill convenience store on Hellertown Road. You can grab a snack at this convenience store or at the Wendy's right next door. Since there is no coach shelter in the Park & Ride car park, you might also want to snag a table inside the fast-food joint if you have a while to wait for your coach. There are plenty of parking spots available for travellers leaving their car in Hellertown and taking an OurBus to cities like New York.

Coach stations in Bethlehem:

  • 1140 Hellertown Rd
  • Guetter St & Broad St
  • 6 W. Packer Ave - Lehigh University area - bus stop
  • Bethlehem (Wind Crk Casino)

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